38 Must Have Items On Tour

From our Worldwide Team of Zildjian Artists

What do coffee makers, a good attitude and clean underwear have in common?

They all top the list of “must have” items to take on tour in this week’s Artist Buzz Roll. If you’re getting ready to hit the road with your band this summer, take a look at some of the handy items you’ll want to have in your suitcase.

Brought to you by the guys and gals who spend more time on a tour bus than in their own homes!

1. Mike Gaspar – Portugal, Moonspell
Nowadays it’s all about iPads, computers etc. They keep us entertained and in contact with everyone while on the road. In the past we would take tons of CD´s and movies, books, and even a football to play around with. We are Portuguese and love to eat so on our last tour we had to have a griller on the bus. It makes the tours so much nicer when you can cook!

2. Bunta (Tatsuya Sugawara) – Japan, TOTALFAT
Ice packs - because I broke my hip joint, so icing the affected area after every show is a must. And a Canon EOS 6D - I love taking pictures of the many views and friend's shows.

3. Brooks Wackerman – USA, Bad Religion
A toothbrush - because it just seems like I should use it.

5. Steve White – UK, Independent /Trio Valore
Lap top, I am a victim of the power of the Mac!! I can listen to music, talk to my kids, watch a movie and generally step outside of the bubble that is touring.

6. Gary Husband – UK, Independent
Some good quality closed headphones for the plane journeys. Some movies to "switch off" to. Beyond all the stuff, a GOOD ATTITUDE. Keep "up" for the other members... even on the gigs that don't go so well.

7. John Tempesta – USA, The Cult
Love my coconut water!

8. Kent Slucher – USA, Luke Bryan Band
My shoes. I'm an avid shoe collector so I like having a lot of options :).

9. Ben Gordon – Australia, Parkway Drive
Board shorts. Because you never know when there might be somewhere good to swim.

10. Ash Soan - UK, Recording Artist
Chocolate......

11. Jason Bittner – USA, Shadows Fall
An iPod with noise isolating headphones and earplugs...........lots of people I tour with SNORE!!!

12. Daniel Platzman – USA, Imagine Dragons
My special neck pillow.

13. Gino Banks, India, Independent
My Vic Firth 5A Drumsticks.

14. Stephen Perkins – USA, Jane's Addiction
My own pillow – for obvious reasons = ZzZZzZZZzzZZ time is so important on tour- I don't get much sleep on tour, but it needs to be quality sleep!!